RECOMMEND Status Quo of preparing the RIPs Lead Partner PP01 Benjamin Kuscher 1st April 2014 / Ascoli Piceno / IT 1st April 2014

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Status Quo of preparing the RIPs

Lead Partner PP01Benjamin Kuscher

1st April 2014 /

Ascoli Piceno / IT

1st April 2014

Overview: now - then

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Short description about your challanges which hinder respectively make the implementation of eco friendly actions difficult:

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our solution

1. An eco-management consulting internet platform

2. An online tool “My eco-expert”

Both will be used to strengthen transparency regarding

- qualification,- experience, - competence and - licensees of all consultants

The target is to light out the funding jungle

Our current situation• Each eco-funding scheme in Lower Austria manages its own pool of experts (often the same persons) and wants to keep control. • There is a lack of cooperation between the eco-funding institutions.• There are already existing search tools but with specific needs for specific institutions – • The tools are used only by one organisation.• Finding the appropriate external eco-expert or eco-funding scheme is not easy enough

Planned actions to be implemented via the RIP:

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Key facts on RIP

Target of “MY ECO-EXPERT”:Improvement of the effectiveness & transparency of eco-management practitioner networksImproving the cooperation of ALL institutions supporting eco-management and eco-innovation in Lower AustriaIdentifing synergies between the different funding schemes

Organisational issues:Goals of RIP actions are clearly definedOutputs are clearly definedResults are clearly definedTarget groups are clearly definedtimeline & the to-dos per time and per stakeholder are clearly definedFor the pilot action all necessary stakeholders are aware and agreed;Budget for technical realisiation of tools is availableConflicts could not be avoided fully – but conflicts will be reduced when the tool is working (baseless fears will be eliminated)There are no legal changes necessary Training: will be held in 2014

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SWOT of LA RIP

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Strengths Weaknesses

Everything is in time (preparation of RIP & Pilot Action; Goals, Outputs, results, target groups, TO Dos, stakeholders of / for RIP & Pilot actions are clearly defined

For the pilot action all necessary stakeholders are aware and have agreed;

staff for actual setup is available Budget for setup is available

staff for future adjustments is not defined Awareness raising campaign not defined yet potential conflicts with stakeholders are

identified but not clearly described; Not all outputs are measurable like

environmental indicators

Opportunities Threats

Common tool will strengthen transparency regarding qualification, experience, competence and licensies of all consultants in LA.

Improvement networks between eco-management practitioners

Improvement networks among LA institutions supporting eco-management / eco-innovation

New synergies between the diff. funding schemes Improving transparency and services for clients

for the future existing of the tool single key stakeholders are missing (aware but not agreed)

A similar in house tool has already been used by Chamber of commerce

future budget is not defined Strategic & political changes within LA

system

Successes of future RIP

E-mobility strategy of Lower Austria will be adjusted according to the input from Estonia.

Ökomanagement will be internationally transferred

Ökomanagement takes up strategic promotion activities from IIE in the UK

The LA RECOMMEND RIP will be in line with all other RIPs in LA

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Kujawsko-Pomorskie RegionRafał Modrzewski

1st April 2014 /

Ascoli Piceno / IT

Output of RIP

Developing and supporting clusters (including eco-clusters)

System of clusters supporting

ROP improvement

Increasing of quality

Involving external

stakeholders

Innovation vouchers

New system of vouchers distribution

ROP improvement

Increasing of quality

Involving external

stakeholders

Tightening cooperation

business-science

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Why was this topic chosen for RIP?


Comes from the regional strategy

Undesirable effects of cluster initiatives

Continuation of the pilots actions

The only way to increase competitiveness

Promotion of entrepreneurship and economic growth in the region and engaging in actions for sustainable development

Innovation vouchers

Continuation of success story

Implementation of new

voucher schemes

Promotion of regional R&D

institutions and

entrepreneurship

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What should be improved via RIP?


instruments supporting cluster-

related projects and actions

(including eco-clusters);

cluster operator

Innovation vouchers

follow-up implementation of voucher scheme (1)

new voucher scheme (2)

based on good practice from

the South Moravian Innovation

Center;

Competition on voucher

operator

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Effects, synergies for the region?

Developing and supporting clusters (including eco-clusters) entrepreneurs, research entities and other

stakeholders interested in the project – striving to create and develop a cooperative relationship

implementation of new pro-environmental solutions,

building up external contacts, competing successfully on the local, regional

and international market, expanding and strengthening cooperation

between enterprises and research entities creating a cluster,

designing a common path of investment development,

increasing the accessibility of business support services,

eco-products, pro-environmental production/ service processes

Innovation vouchers

implementation of two voucher

schemes

cooperation of enterprises and

research entities

new pro-environmental

solutions

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Who will support the RIP?


operator chosen in an open competition (expand the range of instruments with which they can foster these processes and help them gain new experience)

Innovation vouchers

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Risks for a successful implementation of RIPPlease state on this page challegnes where you do not have any suitable solution at the moment-> these challenges / threats / weaknesses will be discussed together with project partners; target of this group session is to get new input from outside which might help you to find a solution how to address your challenges

1 key word which describes main challenge, weakness or threat for a successful implementation of RIP

Short description (key words are enough) of challenge, weakness or threat

Law changing



R&D entities and entrepreneurs cooperation



Experienced Operator



interest in providing green solutions

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PP4 – EkoportJan Jareš

1st April 2014 /

Ascoli Piceno / IT

1st April 2014

Title & Output of RIP

Title: Pilot innovation voucher scheme Output / result of RIP:

definition of most promising tools for (eco)innovation uptake in the region of South Bohemia

case studiesdesign and preparation of pilot innovation voucher

schemetime plan and responsibilities setupconcrete measures in order to ensure sustainability

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Key facts on RIP Why was this topic chosen for RIP?

as a result of regional assessment and SWOT analysis (lack of collaboration between R&D and industry)

What should be improved via RIP?concrete supportive and operational mechanisms within

regional innovation strategy real and tangible impact of top level decision makers on

(eco)innovation development in the region

Effects, synergies for the region?new supportive scheme / tool in accordance with RIS and S3

Who will support the RIP? Regional innovation agency, Regional Authority, etc.

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Risks for a successful implementation of RIP




CHto accelerate collaboration between R&D and industryto encourage local R&D capacities towards applications


Winability to integrate “eco” aspects in the very first call


Tsome internal administrative prejudices (e.g. drawing lots)first call failure

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LEA Spodnje Podravje Uroš Majerič

1st April 2014 /

Ascoli Piceno / IT


Title: Bionics Cluster

Output / result of RIP: Establishment of Bionics Cluster

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Key facts on RIP

The topic was chosen beacuse of increasing studies in the field of Bionics

A nowel approach to raise eco management and eco innovation in our region

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Key facts on RIP

What should be improved via RIP?Members colaboration in the regionAwareness rising in the field of energy

efficiency and bionics Increase of eco innovation it the region

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Key facts on RIP

Effects, synergies for the region?Accelerating the implementation of EMAS,

ISO 50001 and ISO 140001Acceleration of eco-innovations and bionics

innovationsProviding LCA assessment for companies

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Key facts on RIP

RIP Supporters International Institute for Energy BionicsCollege of Bionics PtujSTENG Ltd. – National Cleaner Production

Centre

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Risks for a successful implementation of RIPPlease state on this page challegnes where you do not have any suitable solution at the moment-> these challenges / threats / weaknesses will be discussed together with project partners; target of this group session is to get new input from outside which might help you to find a solution how to address your challenges



Financing issuies


Attract municipalities



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PP6 Tartu Regional Energy AgencyMartin Kikas

1st April 2014 /

Ascoli Piceno / IT


Title: Contest „Eco-friendly company of the year“

Output / result of RIP: Systematic Eco-innovation and environmental management activities launched in Tartu. We expect to see the public and private sectors awareness and motivation to rise and increase the implementation of environmental management systems

(e.g. implementation of voucher, data base, cluster, funding system etc..

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Key facts on RIP

Why was this topic chosen for RIP? - Different stakeholders (public and private) have low awareness of eco-innovation and eco-management. Insufficient motivation to implement eco-management systems and eco-innovation tools as it is not seen as a profitable for business

What should be improved via RIP? - We expect to see the public and private sectors awareness and motivation to rise and increase the implementation of eco-innovation solutions

Effect, synergy for region? - To encourage private and public organsations to develop and implement environmental and climate friendly measures

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Next steps to be taken before getting RIP signed - The elaboration of the rules and criterias for the contest “Eco-friendly company of the year”

who will sign the RIP? – Member of Tartu City government and board member of Tartu Science Park

Any idea when your RIP will be signed? – September the latest

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Risks for a successful implementation of RIPPlease state on this page challegnes where you do not have any suitable solution at the moment-> these challenges / threats / weaknesses will be discussed together with project partners; target of this group session is to get new input from outside which might help you to find a solution for your challenges



Political changes



Low number/interest of participants





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PP07 Ascoli PicenoClaudio Carlone

1st April 2014 /

Ascoli Piceno / IT

1st April 2014


Title: A: ITACA Protocol

B: Eco-Management Vouchers

Output / result of RIP:• Systematic application of the regional system for

evaluation and certification of environmental sustainability of buildings

• Transfer and implementation of Eco-Management Vouchers scheme

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Key facts on RIP

Why was this topic chosen for RIP?ITACA protocol is already included in to the

Regional Energetic and Environmental Plan;Eco-Management Vouchers could foster the

implementation of environmental and eco-friendly measures (specific focus in energy sector).

What should be improved via RIP?To raise the awareness about the implementation of

eco-innovative solutionsTo support practical appllication of eco-innovation

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Key facts on RIP

Effects, synergies for the region?The EEPP (Energetic and Environmental

Provincial Plan)-RIP will represents a strategic guidelines for the implementation of regional/territorial efficiency/energy saving & eco-innovation measures.

Who will support the RIP?Regional and Provincial AuthoritiesR&D institutions/UniversitiesBusiness organisations

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Institutional changes due to political reforms (affecting the Province’s structure)


Low participation of the private sector


Lack of funds for Eco-Management Vouchers implementation



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PP09 Opportunity PeterboroughRod Gilchrist

1st April 2014 /

Ascoli Piceno / IT

1st April 2014


Title: Development of Peterborough wide green manufacturing cluster, EMS cluster club and Eco design training

Output / result of RIP: Cluster club established with 50 members, advice support and training to establish EMS systems and Eco design to at least 20 companies. Secure LEADER status/EU funding

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Key facts on RIP

Why was this topic chosen for RIP?Peterborough Economic Development What should be improved via RIP? Eco Management and Eco Innovation at

SMEs in Peterborough Who will support the RIP? Local Enterprise Partnership, Local CouncilsChamber of Commerce and local SMEs.

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STAFF


Staff expertise and resource

1 key word

Budget

External funding

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Project Partner UBBSLAMariana Ivanova

1st April 2014 /

Ascoli Piceno / IT


Title: Establishment of scheme of Voucher supporting Energy innovation at local level

Output / result of RIP: Implementation of vouchers for energy saving measures;

Reduction of CO2 emissions, investments in innovation solutions, increasing the energy sustainability, reducing the expenses for energy.

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Key facts on RIP

• Why was this topic chosen for RIP?

Energy vouchers are grant with minimum bureaucracy, which will attract the citizens to use it. The voucher will support only measures which will improve the eco-management and eco-innovation.

Key facts on RIP

What should be improved via RIP?

The second biggest expense on annual basic for a Bulgarian family is for energy consumption. The price of the electricity in Bulgaria is the cheapest in EU, but the households are high energy intensive. On the other side most of the Bulgarians didn’t like to use European money from the Operational programs because of the high bureaucracy and a lot of paper work.

Key facts on RIP

Effect, synergy for region?

Vouchers for energy innovation will be implemented for the very first time in the Black sea region. The goal is to check how the scheme will work at local level. As a result we expect reduction of CO2 emissions, investments in innovation solutions, increasing the energy sustainability, reducing the expenses for energy.

Key facts on RIP

Next steps to be taken before getting RIP signed

The awareness raising campaign have to be implemented due to the vouchers schemes is completely unintroduced and unknown at local level.

We have to increase the competences of the city councillors, mayor, district mayors, regional governor, local peoples, utility companies, etc.

Key facts on RIP

Who will sign the RIP?

The desicion have to be adopted by city council and signed by the maoyr of the city.

Any idea when your RIP will be signed?

At the end of 2014.

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Risks for a successful implementation of RIPPlease state on this page challegnes where you do not have any suitable solution at the moment-> these challenges / threats / weaknesses will be discussed together with project partners; target of this group session is to get new input from outside which might help you to find a solution for your challenges



Lack of understanding– from city consulers, mayors



Bureocracy – the procedure have to be adopted by the governor



lack of strong wish – it is possible to have disapproval from some part of the sociatey



Lack of municipality budget – main treat for suceful implementation.

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Documents

RECOMMEND Status Quo of preparing the RIPs Lead Partner PP01 Benjamin Kuscher 1st April 2014 / Ascoli Piceno / IT 1st April 2014